Jessica Alba rang in the new year with her boyfriend, actor Danny Ramirez, sparking interest in the rising Hollywood star. The couple celebrated a cozy New Year’s Eve before taking a beach trip to Cabo, where they were photographed sharing affectionate moments.
A Low-Key New Year’s Eve Celebration
To start 2026, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez chose a quiet night in. On December 31, they watched the University of Miami Hurricanes play in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinals. Ramirez, a dedicated fan, wore a team jersey and hat. He shared their celebration on Instagram, showing Alba wearing his Miami hat for a selfie.
When the Hurricanes won, Ramirez joked about healing from a painful sports loss in 2002. A video showed him saying, “The trauma I’ve been living with since 2002… Today we heal”. Alba playfully teased him, asking, “Your childhood trauma is healed?” as they celebrated together.
Recent Romantic Getaway to Cabo
Following their New Year’s celebration, the couple took a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico. On January 3, 2026, they were seen kissing and relaxing on the beach. Photos showed them holding hands, lounging on chairs, and Alba in a bikini while Ramirez went shirtless. This vacation continues a pattern of getaways; they were previously spotted in Cancún last summer, which first sparked dating rumors.
From Friendship to Romance
Alba and Ramirez reportedly started as friends before their relationship changed. A source explained they “were friends before it turned romantic” and have many mutual friends. The actress, who filed for divorce from Cash Warren in early 2025, has been described as “having fun” and “keeping things casual” in this new chapter.
Their relationship became public in July 2025 after photos surfaced of them returning from Mexico. Since then, they have been seen together often, including at the US Open in New York and the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles. They made their relationship Instagram official in November 2025 with a post from the gala.
Danny Ramirez’s Background and Career
Danny Ramirez was born on September 17, 1992, in Chicago and grew up in Miami. He is of Colombian and Mexican descent. He initially wanted to be a professional athlete, playing soccer and football, but an injury led him to acting. He studied at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Ramirez has built an impressive career in major film and TV projects:
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022): He played Lieutenant Mickey ‘Fanboy’ Garcia alongside Tom Cruise.
- Marvel Cinematic Universe: He debuted as Joaquin Torres in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). In 2025, he reprised the role in Captain America: Brave New World, where his character takes on the Falcon mantle.
- The Last of Us (2025): He appeared as Manny in the second season of the HBO hit series.
For his role as Falcon, Ramirez trained intensely. He told Men’s Health, “I wanted to look as shredded as Bruce Lee,” noting he lost 17 pounds through mixed martial arts and weightlifting. He has spoken about the importance of representing his Latino heritage, especially as a superhero. He shared a story about his grandmother in Mexico holding a Falcon toy, saying, “It’s incredible to think that could be happening somewhere… that they connect with me”.
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Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Priorities
Danny Ramirez’s career continues to rise. He will reprise his role as Falcon in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December 2026. He is also involved in other projects, including a film where he will make his directorial debut.
For Jessica Alba, her children remain her top priority. She has three kids with ex-husband Cash Warren: Honor (17), Haven (14), and Hayes (7). In a November interview, she said, “I’m definitely trying to have fun and feel good… but also wanted my kids to feel full. They’re my No. 1 priority”.
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